# Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof, Sydenham

Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof is a restaurant at The Colombo Carpark, 20 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Belgian%20Beer%20Cafe%20Torenhof%2C%20The%20Colombo%20Carpark%2C%2020%20Durham%20Street%20South%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://belgianbeercafe.net.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Belgian%20Beer%20Cafe%20Torenhof%2C%20The%20Colombo%20Carpark%2C%2020%20Durham%20Street%20South%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 377 1007.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Sydenham Shops, route 1, route 8, route 44) is 152 m away; a cycle lane passes within 144 m. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** The Colombo Carpark, 20 Durham Street South, Sydenham _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 377 1007 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://belgianbeercafe.net.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** bbctorenhof@xtra.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof opened initially in 2004 in the central city and has since re-opened in Sydenham. The ideal place to catch up with friends, celebrate a special occasion or relax with a Belgian Beer and good cuisine.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [20 Durham Street South](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/20-durham-street-south), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there


## The reports nearby
2,003 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9126745), [5 Stanley Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/5-stanley-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9117981), [11 Waverley St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-waverley-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9113091), [32 Wordsworth St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/32-wordsworth-street)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9111117), [240 Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/240-brougham-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9095525), [223 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/223-brougham-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9068904), Bruce Rod, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9053967), [240 Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/240-brougham-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045897), [409 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/409-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045824), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045819), 2–6 Elgin St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9032617), [14 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/14-durham-street-south)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9022848), 240–248 Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Sydenham Shops, 152 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Sydenham Shops, 182 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St near Wordsworth St, 215 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 144 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Durham Street South](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/durham-street-south), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Belgian%20Beer%20Cafe%20Torenhof%2C%20The%20Colombo%20Carpark%2C%2020%20Durham%20Street%20South%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.54639779648435,172.6347265515784)

## Nearby

- [Coffee Culture Roastery on Durham](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-roastery-on-durham-sydenham), Cafés, 51 m
- [Hello Sunday](https://www.chch.live/business/hello-sunday-sydenham), Restaurants, 60 m
- [iFurniture](https://www.chch.live/business/ifurniture-sydenham), Furniture, 63 m
- [Mr Sushi's Donburi Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-sushi-s-donburi-bar-sydenham), Fast food, 66 m
- [Metro Gold & Academy Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/metro-gold-academy-cinema-sydenham), Cinemas & theatres, 77 m
- [Slideys](https://www.chch.live/business/slideys-sydenham), Fast food, 77 m
- [Sydenham Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1107-sydenham-park), Sports ground, 172 m
- [Buchan Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1146-buchan-playground), park, 281 m
- [Antigua Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1620-antigua-reserve), park, 541 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Hello Sunday](https://www.chch.live/business/hello-sunday-sydenham), Sydenham, 60 m
- [5th Street](https://www.chch.live/business/5th-street-sydenham), Sydenham, 101 m
- [Burgers And Beers Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/burgers-and-beers-colombo-street-sydenham), Sydenham, 126 m
- [Sesame Sushi & Asian Fusion Resturant](https://www.chch.live/business/sesame-sushi-asian-fusion-resturant-sydenham), Sydenham, 147 m
- [Indian Pearl](https://www.chch.live/business/indian-pearl-sydenham), Sydenham, 169 m
- [Indian Pearl Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/indian-pearl-restaurant-sydenham), Sydenham, 182 m
- [Novelty Sweets](https://www.chch.live/business/novelty-sweets-sydenham), Sydenham, 185 m
- [Doner - Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/doner-sydenham), Sydenham, 310 m
- [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-sydenham)

## Also in Sydenham

- [Gre3n Superfood & Juice Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gre3n-superfood-juice-bar-sydenham), Fast food, 81 m
- [El Cantina](https://www.chch.live/business/el-cantina-sydenham), Fast food, 85 m
- [Donburi by Mr Sushi - The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/donburi-by-mr-sushi-the-colombo-sydenham), Fast food, 88 m
- [Smiths City The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/smiths-city-the-colombo-sydenham), Department stores, 88 m
- [The Frontroom Outlet](https://www.chch.live/business/the-frontroom-outlet-sydenham), Clothing, 90 m
- [The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/the-colombo-sydenham), Malls, 96 m
- [The Tucker Box](https://www.chch.live/business/the-tucker-box-sydenham), Fast food, 99 m
- [Cycle Trading Co Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/cycle-trading-co-ltd-sydenham), Bike shops, 100 m
- [Frank & Furts Hot Doggery Pop-Up](https://www.chch.live/business/frank-furts-hot-doggery-pop-up-sydenham), Fast food, 103 m
- [The Serious Sandwich - The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/the-serious-sandwich-the-colombo-sydenham), Cafés, 104 m
- [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54639779648435&lon=172.6347265515784)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54639779648435,172.6347265515784,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Belgian%20Beer%20Cafe%20Torenhof)
- [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof?**

A restaurant in Sydenham, Christchurch.

**Where is Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof?**

The Colombo Carpark, 20 Durham Street South, Sydenham, on [Durham Street South](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/durham-street-south). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54639779648435,172.6347265515784,17)

**Is Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof?**

phone [03 377 1007](tel:033771007) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://belgianbeercafe.net.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [bbctorenhof@xtra.co.nz](mailto:bbctorenhof@xtra.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof?**

[Hello Sunday](https://www.chch.live/business/hello-sunday-sydenham) (60 m), [5th Street](https://www.chch.live/business/5th-street-sydenham) (101 m), [Burgers And Beers Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/burgers-and-beers-colombo-street-sydenham) (126 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/20-durham-street-south) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Coffee Culture Roastery on Durham](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-roastery-on-durham-sydenham) (51 m); the Sydenham Shops bus stop is 152 m away: routes 1, 8, 44; a cycle lane passes within 144 m; nearest park: [Sydenham Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1107-sydenham-park) (172 m).

**What stood where Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54639779648435&lon=172.6347265515784)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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